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Where did you order it from? Best Buy? Circuit City?

It can take anywhere from 1 week to 4 weeks. If you chose standard ground shipping, it would take about 2 weeks I believe.

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Can anyone tell me what " a otra cosa mariposa " means?

i'd greatly appreciate it.

Mariposa is also a meaning of 'beautiful' since butterflies usually symbolize grace, beauty, delicacy, ect.

"Other Beautiful Thing"
"Another Beautiful Thing"

The literal meaning is most likely not corresponding with the actual meaning. It sounds more of a rhyme than a literal meaning [like zapatos rojos, pantalones negros, ect.].

edit - Sorry for offering my help. By the way, this answer came from a person who's been speaking Spanish for a little over 4 years.

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i am 14 years old...no duuh lol
i was wondering wat kinda of jobs i could find with a decent pay...
btw i live in new jersey so yea...
if anybody knows plz tell me!!
thanks!

Local churches.
I'm not saying that you'll get a great paycheck, but it's a job nonetheless. Search for 'churches [your city] new jersey'. They should hire you as a teen babysitter.

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i really want this song, but i dont have limewire
i cant download any program
and the song isnt available on itunes
is there any way to get it?

Ahh, I know what Hallelujah you're talking about. It's the one in Shrek.

If you haven't already, look for the Shrek soundtrack on iTunes.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uMrZ7lChK-g

Convert that video using vixy.net.

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ok so to start i go to a house school its were you get home schooled at some one eles house im 13 another girl is 13 my sister is 12 and the boy is 12 also and one day at school the boy was talking about his ex girlfriend and one thing he said was his girlfriend was "loded" do you think that its ok for a 12 year old to say stuff like that because im worried about him do you think i should stop freakin because of a stupid thing he said thanks

Boys develop perverted minds as early as 8 years old [maybe even before that]. If he wasn't talking about you, then don't give it much thought. It's his business, so before he gets pissed at you, I suggest you not say anything.

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I HATE Studying!!! But even when I try I don't know where to start so end up NOT studying anyway!

What are some good studying techniques??

Thanks in Advance,
Andy

The below answers are good, but another studying technique is one that you will use when you get to college. Don't go over every single detail. Take out a highlighter, and highlight the ones that you think are crucial and will assist you on your test. If need be, shut off your computer, and try not to get distracted by Facebook or Myspace.

http://www.academictips.org/acad/index.html

Your environment is a substantial part of studying, and in a well lit room. Try sitting at your dining room table instead of by the TV. People have different studying techniques, I, myself, do not study at all, unless it's vocabulary to remember for Spanish [I make flashcards as said below].

If you need more help, feel free to message me.

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im not overweight and i dont look fat i just want to stop eating so much food does anyone know how thanks in advance

Limit your portions, and eat foods with fiber to feel fuller without having to eat so much.

Portions:
http://www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/Topics/article.aspx?articleID=52

Fiber Foods:
http://www.healthcastle.com/high-fiber-foods.shtml

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I'm really sorry if it's the wrong category!
15/f
Anyway, I live in Belgium, and I have friends from Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
I also visit France a lot, and make new friends there.
In my school when you see your friends you do the air kiss cheek thing to their right cheek.
(if that makes sense)
But I'm wondering what you're supposed to do in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Also I was on a skiing holiday last week in France, and I went to ski school. The last time I saw my teacher-the night before I left he put his cheek forward when we said bye and I did the cheek thing-but on the left side.
Was that right...or wrong...?
I mean I'm probably going back to the place next year and I will see him again- so I don't want to make a mistake next time.

Sorry it was long...but this is all quite important to me.

Thanks!

http://www.worldhum.com/how_to/item/kiss_hello_in_france/

Why did I receive a 3 if this is what you were asking for?

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I don't know why but everytime I wear eye make-up, my eye hurts or stings eventually after so I can't actually wear eye make up. I don't get it, is it just my eye, am I allergic to it, or is it just the make-up? And does this happen to anyone else or just me?

Try a different make up brand, or replace your makeup with a new set.

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after i get to allisas site what do i do

you mean lissa's?

it tells you how to make a website. it gives you html pointers. it's not necessary.

freewebs.com gives you free templates and everything.
it is FREE.

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there r like these veins on my butt and i dont know what they r!
Im not fat
tnheyre like big and red too!

What you have is called an 'unsightly vein'. It's normal, don't worry about it. I have some stretch marks on my butt too [not afraid to admit it].

http://www.bodybenefits.biz/page.asp?Page=35&Menu=24

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i got my period in school yesterday and now everyones making suchhh a big deal out of it and being really mean :( im already not very popular but ugh..i got an honesty box message about it on facebook and its beginning to get me down a lot, what do i do?

I think it would be best if you just brushed off the whole situation. If people bring it up, just ignore them. It might be a little tough at first, but it's only natural to get periods. If you hear someone whispering behind your back, fight that temptation to turn around and punch them in the face.

Do you remember that Degrassi episode where Emma had her period and stained her pants? She had to wear a pair of basketball shorts [or something of the like] and lots of people already guessed what happened. She stood up in front of the class and told them that it was only normal to have a period. I'm not saying that you have to do that, but life will throw many curveballs and you will get yourself into tons of predicaments, but you need to realize that people don't move on as fast as you would like them to.

http://degrassi.dumbbaby.net/e/109.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/WaterCooler/story?id=3800293&page=1

Best of luck.

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i know i need to dump him and get my friends back, but its not that easy... because all my friends taht i used to have all go to different highschools now, my boyfriend is the only friend i have at my school. also ive become so attatched to him i THINK im in love with him wich makes it even harder because the only reason i think that is because hes the only person i really have... i would love to dump him and make friends again, but i just dont know how to do that, because im scared if i dump him, i wont have anybody at my school to talk to/eat lunch with/ect. if you understand? and if that happens ill just be sitting on my ass everyday thinking about him and will run right back to him... =[

I know it's hard, but you need to start meeting other people before it's too late. Youth group, sports, the mall, wherever. Start spending some time with your family as well to get your mind off of him. Trust me, the sooner that you forget about him, it will be much more easier.

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Ok guys i just need some tips on how to choose between people. There are a few lads who i like and i really dont know who to choose. They are all great
and its just really hard :\ I would appreciate a few ways on how to choose one lol. Thank Youu x x

Find the flaws in each of them.
Then make your choice.

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How do i delete a order on Grindstore?
Because i accidently ordered two t-shirts instead of one.

Answer ASAP.
:)

You will need to contact them through the phone for quick and immediate service.

"Alternatively, you can call our GrindStore.com customer service team on 0845 226 3235 (for UK Customers) or on +44 116 264 2606 between the hours of 9.00 - 17.30 (GMT) from Monday to Friday.
"

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ok so i might sound like a complete loser.. but me and my boyfriend have been dating for over a year, and at the begining it was great, i thought i was so in love with him and i just always wanted to be with him. but as it went on i started excluding my friends and eventually my friends just stopped talking to me because i would always turn them down when they wanted to hang out and ect. for my boyfriend. and now my boyfriend is pretty much the only friend i have. for the past few months ive realized that i dont really even like him much anymore. hes become a total jerk to me, but the only reason i think ive stayed with him is beacuse i think i love him because hes the only one there for me.. idk what to do?

This was a big mistake that you made. Friends before boyfriends, ALWAYS. If you don't feel an interest in him anymore, then break up. There's no use for wasting your time with someone you don't even like that much anymore. If your friends were truly your friends to begin with, they will come back to you. If not, time to get new friends. Just explain to one of your 'friends' that you made a mistake, and you really want to see them again. Be careful of sounding desperate, or they will take advantage of that.

Best of luck.

Message me if you need further assistance.

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14/f

she was wearing a pair of like black and white tie up boot type shoes. they were flat, but not quite knee high. she wears them a lot in her show wizards of waverly place, i'm sorry i can't find a picture but if you have any idea where i can get a pair if you know what i'm talking about thanks sooo much!

Those would be converse high tops.

http://www.journeys.com/catalog_detail.aspx?c=Girls&s=Shoes/Athletic&id=5122

I hope that's what you were looking for..

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I like this guy, but Im not sure if he likes me back. Im 20, hes 27. We're close friends

-He stares nd when I catch him, I ask him "what?" he just smiles and says "nothing."

-If I go 2 the store he usually comes w/ or if hes going to the store he will ask if I need anything or if Id like to go w/him.

-Sometimes we will go and get something to eat, and he will pay.

-I know it sounds immature, but we play fight occasionally, he will swat at my ponytail, poke me, slap at me, or kick me in the butt, I usually get him back, and he seems to enjoy the play fighting.

-When hes over and sits on the couch, he sits next to me. Today actually I had a stack of pillows that I was leaning on and when he sat down, he leaned on the pillows too, so we were sharing. We were laying wih our head and arms almost touchin, and he kept slapin at me and grabbing at my wrist/hands.

I know the easiest way to tell if he likes me is to ask him, but what do you guys think? Thanx in advance for the replies.

He:

looks at you.
plays with you.
is a gentleman [pays for meal].
teases you.

He's:

definitely interested.

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can someone please tell me how to create my own web site without having to pay anything.i want a web site where i can give advice to people who ask me questions.

freewebs.com
geocities.com
50webs.com

for help on how to make a website:
[search]lissa explains it all[/search

EDIT ***

Freewebs is a site where you can make your own site.

ITS FREE. You sign up. It's site hosting. That's what you asked for.

freewebs.com

Not a real site, eh?

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alright, well like many teenage girls i want to lose weight.
however, i cant resort to an eating disorder - unfortunately ive tried and i cant bring myself to do it.
i cant buy pills because im under 18.
and i cant join i gym because i dont have my license yet, a job to pay for it, or the time to do it because of school.
what can i POSSIBLY do. its not like i want to cut my weight in half, because that would be ridiculous, but i want to be skinnier, because im not exactly the slimmest of my friends.

According to many teenagers these days, they want a quick way to lose weight without having to do the dirty work [i.e. diet pills]. The key to losing weight is to burn off the calories that you've eaten. Meaning, the less calories you eat, the less you have to work out. That doesn't mean that I'm saying to stop eating altogether, but limit your portions.

http://www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/Topics/article.aspx?articleID=52

Start eating vegetables, fruits, and breakfast [if you don't already].

BREAKFAST -- bowl of cereal [remember, go according to the serving size on the side of the box.] if you still feel hungry, have a banana. Bananas contain lots of fiber which will make you feel fuller. Bananas are also a leading source in potassium, which gives you energy.

http://www.healthcastle.com/high-fiber-foods.shtml
[take a look at other high fiber foods].

The reason that eating fiber is crucial to your diet, is because you can eat less and still feel as if you've had an entire meal.

LUNCH -- Salad with skinless chicken slices.
Use lowfat dressing, and try not to add shredded cheese [make it a very small portion].

DINNER -- Cooked pasta, for sauce ideas, try the website below.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/fitness/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/fitness/story/data/1135788455984.xml

WORKING OUT --

http://www.women-workout-routines.com/free-workout-routines.html

I'd like to quote something from the page:
"All videos are recorded at my apartment and prove that if you have strong longing to succeed - place doesn’t matter."

:) See what I mean?

You can also take a look at Seventeen's Meal Maker to get an idea of different meal plans.

http://www.seventeen.com/health-sex-fitness/meal-maker/

Message me if you need further assistance.

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